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Nouryon reports 2021 earnings, strong demand and pricing initiatives drive strong growth
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
5 billion, driven by strong growth in Asia Pacific and EMEA, as well as increased production from the launch of two new plants in China Full-year sales in the Technology Solutions business unit increased overall 8 percent to nearly $1.
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Embrace the spring of 3D printing, the composite 3D printing market will reach 19.8 billion US dollars
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Additive manufacturing technology development has been relatively unaffected compared to many other industriesFaster manufacturing speed and local production, through 3D printing to achieve design customization services, especially in the past few months, 3D printing has been very promising in the composite materials market .
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Dow declares force majeure on propylene glycol products
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
. Dow is using all commercially reasonable means to resolve the situation and hopes to restore propylene glycol supplies as soon as possible .
. Dow is using all commercially reasonable means to resolve the situation and hopes to restore propylene glycol supplies as soon as possible .
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igus: UL-certified halogen-free TPE cables meet fire protection requirements in the industrial sector
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
"That's why we are particularly pleased that igus is now the first manufacturer in the world to receive UL certification for halogen-free TPE cables ," said John Barker, product manager for chainflex cables at igus UK.
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BASF opens new automotive refinish laboratory
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
BASF has opened a new laboratory building at its factory in Münster, Germany, for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint .
BASF has opened a new laboratory building at its factory in Münster, Germany, for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint .
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BASF to expand its Ultramid® polyamide production capacity in India
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
● The new capacity will be commissioned in Q4 2022● Expanding capacity to meet strong demand for polyamides in IndiaBASF India Ltd. will expand Ultramid® polyamide production capacity to meet growing market demand .
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MRC hits milestone in early 2022 - completes 10 million mattress recycling
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
“In the process, MRC has put valuable resources are diverted from landfills into the economy, ,” said Marie Clarke, MRC’s vice president of industry and external affairs.
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Brazilian researchers develop high tensile strength, biodegradable antimicrobial bioplastic
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
. Moura Aouada said: "If this packaging is widely used in the market, it could significantly reduce the use of plastics made from non-biodegradable polymers, thereby reducing the amount of solid waste .
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Asian olefins market is under heavy load
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
The Asian ethylene and propylene market is entering a bearish period under the dual pressures of high energy prices and a surge in new capacity, Mike Parker, Asia olefins business director of Essen Huamai Basic Chemical Services, said at the 2022 World Petrochemical Conference.
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WACKER's sales hit another record and will continue to grow in 2022
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
5 billion; rising energy and raw material prices are expected to result in loss of profit of around €1 billion● 2022 net cash flow will again be a big surplus, but significantly lower than the previous year● Group full-year profit expected to be below the peak set in 2021March 15, 2022 - As previously announced, Munich-based Wacker Chemie AG will record new sales, profit and net cash flow in 2021 .
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Off-Road Brake Covers Developed by Bcomp and KTM Technologies Shortlisted for JEC Composites Innovation Award
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Once cured, the flax fiber composite part uses a CONEXUS coupling layer from KTM Technologies to bond stiffeners, fasteners and edge protection in the form of PA6, a thermoplastic .
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Foamtec Medical: Optimized polyurethane foam swabs help reduce risk of false positive and negative COVID-19 results
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
"The high collection rate ensures that the maximum number of samples will be available for your test ," said Michael Strauss, general manager of Foamtec Medical.
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Study Findings: Effects of Plasma or Flame Pretreatment on Bonding of Carbon Fiber Composites
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Studies have shown that pure atmospheric plasma or flame treatment results in improved adhesion of bonded carbon fiber composite parts by up to about 45%, with only cohesive fractures observed in the adhesive during treatment .
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Improve efficiency, reduce consumption, and Zhixin launched high-performance high-melting high-impact polypropylene special materials
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Thereby improving product quality, increasing crystallization temperature, shortening production cycle and reducing energy consumption Lihe Zhixin polypropylene special material LH-KH70 adopts Milliken HPN solution, which can bring many excellent physical properties to polypropylene special material, and has both rigidity and overall shrinkage with low impact resistance.
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Huntsman announces increased gas surcharge for MDI sold in Europe, Africa, Middle East and India
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Given this exceptional situation, Huntsman has had to impose a €300/t gas surcharge on sales of MDI, polymer formulations, additives and catalysts in the EMEA region Given this exceptional situation, Huntsman has had to impose a €300/t gas surcharge on sales of MDI, polymer formulations, additives and catalysts in the EMEA region .
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Amcor launches new lightweight PET bottle to enhance consumer experience
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
The technology is also capable of using up to 100 percent recycled materials and is said to provide a superior consumer experience by eliminating spillage when the bottle is first opened .
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Brenntag is BASF's exclusive distributor of polyetheramines in the U.S. and Canada from May 1
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
" Brenntag Specialty Materials will become the exclusive distributor of BASF's Baxxodur amine-based curing agents in the United States and Canada from May 1 .
" Brenntag Specialty Materials will become the exclusive distributor of BASF's Baxxodur amine-based curing agents in the United States and Canada from May 1 .
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Natural gas prices have risen 1100% in a year!
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Yara announced ammonia cuts in Europe in September last year as gas prices rose, but later said production had largely resumed Yara announced ammonia cuts in Europe in September last year as gas prices rose, but later said production had largely resumed .
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India emerges as hot spot for engineering plastics investment
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
. "The additional capacity reaffirms our determination to be our customers' preferred polyamide supplier and will help us meet the rapidly growing demand for Ultramid polyamide grades in India .
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The United Nations takes action, and the historic "plastic restriction order" is coming
Time of Update: 2023-01-28
Plastic restriction orderIn January 2020, the upgraded version of the "Plastic Restriction Order" was released, and the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution" proposed a series of policy measures, clearly including non-degradable plastic bags, disposable plastic tableware, express plastic packaging, etc.